Nth Qld Farm Services Technical Agronomist - Mackay, QLD

Nutrien Ag Solutions - Australia; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully maintained company vehicle

Employee rewards programmes

Purchased leave options

Nutrien Day

Learning & career progression

Job summary

Nutrien Ag Solutions - Australia in Mackay, Queensland, seeks a Technical Agronomist to partner with sugarcane growers and mixed farming enterprises to boost productivity, profitability and sustainability.

You will provide expert agronomic advice, plan nutrient management, support field staff, run trials and events, and stay current with agronomic innovations to deliver tailored recommendations and positive water quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Requires tertiary qualification in Agricultural Science or related discipline.
• Demonstrated agronomy experience with strong technical expertise and customer relationships.
• Knowledge of crop nutrition, fertiliser and crop protection products.
• Commercial mindset with ability to grow customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert agronomic and technical advice to growers across the region.
• Project manage activities, report progress, and meet key milestones.
• Support branch field staff and training needs.
• Liaise with government, legislation requirements, and industry bodies.
• Develop crop nutrition, weed, and pest management plans that improve productivity and ensure compliance with Great Barrier Reef catchment requirements.
• Support growers in implementing nutrient management strategies and best-practice farming systems that contribute to positive water quality outcomes.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to grow market share and customer value.
• Build trusted customer relationships and expand your portfolio through exceptional service and technical expertise.
• Conduct on-farm visits, assess crop performance, and provide tailored recommendations.
• Share technical, seasonal, and market insights to support customer decision-making.
• Coordinate field trials, demonstration sites, grower events, and field days.
• Stay current with agronomic innovations, industry developments, and emerging technologies.
• Use computer skills – Excel and mapping are advantageous.

Skills

Agronomy expertise

Customer relationships

Planning & organisation

Autonomous work

Excel

Communication

Sugarcane knowledge

Water quality awareness

Education

Bachelors in Agricultural Science

Related discipline qualification

Tools

Excel

Mapping

Job description

About the Opportunity

Located in Mackay, Queensland, within the Great Barrier Reef catchment, this Technical Agronomist role partners with progressive sugarcane growers and mixed farming enterprises to enhance productivity, profitability, and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert agronomic and technical advice to growers across the region.
• Project manage activities, report progress, and meet key milestones.
• Support branch field staff and training needs.
• Liaise with government, legislation requirements, and industry bodies.
• Develop crop nutrition, weed, and pest management plans that improve productivity and ensure compliance with Great Barrier Reef catchment requirements.
• Support growers in implementing nutrient management strategies and best‑practice farming systems that contribute to positive water quality outcomes.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to grow market share and customer value.
• Build trusted customer relationships and expand your portfolio through exceptional service and technical expertise.
• Conduct on‑farm visits, assess crop performance, and provide tailored recommendations.
• Share technical, seasonal, and market insights to support customer decision‑making.
• Coordinate field trials, demonstration sites, grower events, and field days.
• Stay current with agronomic innovations, industry developments, and emerging technologies.
• Use computer skills – Excel and mapping are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Agricultural Science or a related discipline.
• Proven agronomy experience with strong technical expertise and customer relationship skills.
• Sound knowledge of crop nutrition, fertiliser, and crop protection products.
• Commercially minded, with the ability to identify new business opportunities and grow customer relationships.
• Excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative, high‑performing team.
• Passion for sustainable agriculture, including nutrient management, crop protection, and environmental stewardship.
• Knowledge of sugarcane production systems, Great Barrier Reef initiatives, and water quality programs is highly regarded.
• Current driver's licence.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Fully maintained company vehicle.
• Access to employee reward and recognition programmes.
• Purchased leave options supporting flexibility and work‑life balance.
• An additional paid day off each year with Nutrien Day.
• A supportive, flexible, and engaging workplace culture.
• Ongoing learning, professional development, and career progression opportunities.
• Opportunities to contribute to local community partnerships and initiatives.
• A culture that genuinely values growth, safety, wellbeing, and inclusion.